Set to hold from the 18th to 20th of May, 2023 in Lagos, this 3-day celebration of African excellence will honour the artistry, dexterity, and wizardry of creatives across all verticals of the entertainment industry. Kicking off the festivities with the official press conference held on the 23rd of March, …
Read More »South African superstar rapper KO taps Oxlade for ‘SETE’ remix
South African superstar rapper KO has released the remix of his hit single ‘SETE’. The remix which features Nigerian singing sensation Oxlade and Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platinum is off the success of ‘SETE’ which is one of the tracks in KO’s 2022 album ‘SK3’.
Read More »Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ sets new African record on Billboard Hot 100
Nigeria superstar Rema has made history as his hit single ‘Calm Down’ becomes the highest charting African song on Billboard Hot 100. Details: On Tuesday, 21st March 2023 chart news platform Chart Data reported that Nigerian superstar Rema has made history with his international hit single ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring …
Read More »Prime Video’s first African original movie, Gangs of Lagos, to launch on April 7
Prime Video also revealed the key art with a teaser trailer, and character posters from the movie to follow. Gangs of Lagos is a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller, with an authentic storyline centred on a group of childhood friends who each have to navigate destiny, growing up on …
Read More »Mo Abudu joins forces with Idris Elba to empower African storytellers
The partnership aims to build capacity and foster authentic representation in global film and TV projects set for production. On joining forces with Elba, the EbonyLife Media founder says, “We believe that Africa has the talent and the stories to captivate the world. It’s our mission to offer the best …
Read More »Apple Music launches eight new African Playlists
Apple Music has added eight new playlists to their already extensive collection, as part of Apple Music Africa’s vision to represent all regions, genres and scenes across Sub-Saharan Africa. The much-anticipated additions to the Apple Music African playlist ecosystem include Hits Afrique, Afro Folk, Bongo Flava, Africa’Jazznation, Afro Fusion, Rap …
Read More »Red Sea Film Festival picks up 2 African projects for development
12 projects have been chosen for the fourth edition of the program, which is set to hold in Saudi Arabia and Italy. They include projects from young filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arab and African region. Only two African projects made it to the 10-month mentorship program. They …
Read More »Enyeama named by IFFHS as the Best African Goalkeeper Of All Time
Enyeama was on three occasions been named by CAF in the African Team of the Year, and in 2021, IFFHS listed him in Africa’s Team of the Decade. The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has listed former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama, as the greatest goalkeeper to …
Read More »Kiddwaya Attacked On Social Media Over Insensitive Comment On Death Of South African Singer
Former Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ Housemate, Kiddwaya, has been attacked on social media over a comment on the death of popular South African Amapiano artist, Costa Titch who passed away after collapsing on stage. Naija News earlier reported that the 27-year-old reportedly had a seizure and collapsed on stage while performing at …
Read More »Costa Titch: 10 Things You Should Know About South African Amapiano Artist
Many music lovers have been thrown into mourning, following the death of popular South African Amapiano artist, Costa Titch who passed away after collapsing on stage. This publication learnt that the 27-year-old reportedly had a seizure and collapsed on stage while performing at the Ultra music concert at Expo Centre …
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